Sean Kearney
Baltimore
Summary
Detail-oriented operations professional with 10+ years of experience supporting leadership teams in high performance academic and government research environments. Proven expertise in coordinating cross-functional initiatives, managing program logistics, handling administrative operations, and supporting budgeting, procurement, and compliance efforts. Adept at developing SOPs, preparing reports, organizing meetings, and analyzing operational data. Seeking to leverage this experience in a role that supports departmental leadership and drives administrative efficiency.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lab Manager
National Institute of Mental Health
Bethesda
10.2023 - Current
- Coordinate lab operations, procurement, and personnel onboarding for a high-profile neurophysiology division.
- Manage agendas, documentation, and logistics for research and administrative meetings.
- Serve as primary liaison for equipment procurement and expense reconciliation using NIH systems.
- Assist in strategic planning with senior leadership and ensure compliance with institutional protocols.
- Support grant and project tracking; proofread SOPs, reports, and internal communications for clarity.
Research Start-Up Specialist
Univ. of Maryland School of Medicine
Baltimore
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Organized department-wide clinical trial start-up processes and coordinated stakeholder communications.
- Scheduled and facilitated internal and external meetings (Zoom, Teams, Webex), maintaining key documentation.
- Created and maintained centralized resources, including SOPs, regulatory templates, and trackers.
- Collaborated with leadership to evaluate program status, summarize operational issues, and recommend improvements.
Research Specialist II
Johns Hopkins Univ. School of Medicine
Baltimore
01.2017 - 06.2022
- Developed and managed cross-disciplinary research projects involving budgets, supplies, and timelines.
- Led administrative support tasks for the cardiac surgery division, including SOP development and inventory tracking.
- Prepared reports and participated in regulatory inspections (ACUC, DEA, USDA).
- Supported travel planning and coordinated interdepartmental meetings to assess project progress.
Research Support Specialist II
NIH Vaccine Research Center (SoBran Inc.)
Bethesda
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Developed internal scheduling and documentation systems to support research operations.
- Coordinated daily procedures, staff logistics, and compliance with federal and institutional policies.
- Tracked and prepared study reports and presented data summaries to senior personnel.
Education
Master of Public Health -
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Baltimore, MDBachelor of Science - Biology & Chemistry
Mount Saint Mary’s University
Emmitsburg, MDSkills
- Administrative & Program Support
- Cross-Departmental Coordination
- Budgeting & Procurement
- Meeting & Travel Logistics
- Data Analysis & Reporting
- Compliance & Quality Assurance
- SOP & Document Preparation
- Stakeholder Communication
- Microsoft Office Suite
- DocuSign
Certification
- AI and Career Empowerment
- AED Heartsaver Certificate
- Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
- Animal Welfare & Administrative Oversight
Degree
MPH
Timeline
Lab Manager
National Institute of Mental Health
10.2023 - Current
Research Start-Up Specialist
Univ. of Maryland School of Medicine
07.2022 - 07.2023
Research Specialist II
Johns Hopkins Univ. School of Medicine
01.2017 - 06.2022
Research Support Specialist II
NIH Vaccine Research Center (SoBran Inc.)
01.2016 - 01.2017
Master of Public Health -
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Bachelor of Science - Biology & Chemistry
Mount Saint Mary’s University
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